Atty. Hal Scott Shapiro
Hal Scott Shapiro is a lawyer practicing international law, international trade, international trade policy and 2 other areas of law. Hal received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years.
International Law & More Attorney · Serving Washington, DC · 35+ Years Experience
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About Hal Scott Shapiro at a Glance
Hal Scott Shapiro is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer And Feld Llp. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on government and international. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1991), New York (1992), and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. Court of (1994). Educated at Columbia University School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Columbia University (B.A., 1988). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Hal Scott Shapiro
- Hal Scott Shapiro is a lawyer practicing international law, international trade, international trade policy and 2 other areas of law
- Hal received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Hal practices at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in Washington, DC
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Hal Scott Shapiro's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Hal Scott Shapiro handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Washington.
Government & Administrative Law in Washington
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International Law in Washington
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Washington Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Washington Choose Hal Scott Shapiro
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Hal Scott Shapiro's practice in the field of government and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Hal Scott Shapiro brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Connecticut, New York, and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. Court of, Hal Scott Shapiro can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering government and international, Hal Scott Shapiro can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means Hal Scott Shapiro attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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